MCL

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abbreviation

Marine Corps League

MCL

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noun

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The injury involved tears to her ACL, MCL, and meniscus, necessitating surgery and an extensive rehabilitation period. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025 Last season saw Moses make 14 starts in front of Aaron Rodgers despite sustaining a Grade 2 MCL tear, a meniscus issue and small fracture in his left knee in September versus the Patriots at MetLife Stadium. Oliver Thomas, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 With Moses set to hit free agency, the Jets will likely look to get younger at the position after the veteran played through several injuries last year, including a Grade 2 MCL sprain. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025 For the Texans, Kirk’s addition makes sense considering Tank Dell, their speedy, young receiver, is likely to miss the entire 2025 season after tearing an ACL, MCL and LCL and dislocating his kneecap in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in December. Scott Thompson, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025 Aiyuk suffered a torn ACL and MCL during the 2024 season and is likely going to take a bit to get back to regular action. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025 There has been a lot of focus on England’s injury absentees, with Alex Greenwood’s MCL tear being a key concern ahead of the Euros. Michael Cox, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 Sources inform Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon of ESPN that rim-rolling center Daniel Gafford has incurred a Grade 3 right MCL sprain. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025 There’s also the new McLaren Control Launcher (MCL), which allows the driver to customize certain drive dynamics and have the combination of those key adjustments available with one-button activation. Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025

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First Known Use

Noun

1988, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of MCL was in 1988

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“MCL.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/MCL. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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